Conan and the Manhunters
Conan thwarts a cult's attempt to revive their ancient god.
John Maddox Roberts wrote this fantasy novel starring Robert E. Howard’s barbarian hero Conan. Tor Books first released it as a paperback in October 1994, with reprints following in April and June 1999.
Quick Facts
- Author
- John Maddox Roberts
- Cover artist
- Ken Kelly
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Series
- Conan the Barbarian
- Genre
- Sword and sorcery
- Publisher
- Tor Books
- Released
- 1994
Facts from the source article.
Plot
They plan to loot the Khan's treasury beneath the new temple of the cult of Ahriman, whose priests hope to revive their ancient god. Conan accepts aid from wizard Volvolicus and his daughter Layla. After stealing the treasure, Conan is pursued by the Manhunters, a band of bounty hunters led by a captain more powerful than Conan. He thwarts them while preventing Ahriman's resurrection.
Reception
Don D'Ammassa noted that Roberts did not recreate Howard's character exactly, making Conan more intellectual and less inclined to solve every problem with a sword, but his evocation of the barbaric setting was superior to most other writers in the series. D'Ammassa called the novel an excellent pastiche with well drawn characters and exciting situations, where Conan wins through brains as much as brawn. Reviewer Ryan Harvey called Roberts the most consistently successful and entertaining of Tor's Conan authors, showing deft ability with storytelling and action scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who illustrated Conan and the Manhunters?
Conan and the Manhunters was illustrated by Ken Kelly.
How many pages is Conan and the Manhunters?
Conan and the Manhunters has 276 pages.
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